Community
The value of arts in the community and in education is at the core of the Method and we have several partnerships established, providing various roles from delivery to strategy including the well established Arches project which aims to bring back youth engagement and safe drop-in spaces.
partners
Inspired Support is an innovative organisation that mentors people with Autism Spectrum Conditions and learning disabilities in order to achieve their full potential. Method Labs is providing support for their Creative Industries programme which includes mentoring several Inspired clients and running a full radio/DJ studio from their main centre facilitating podcasting, training and community radio broadcasts.
The Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner is a key funder of Method Lounge’s Arches programme which provides creative arts engagement for identified young people in Gateshead Central area.
Turnaround is a new part of the Newcastle Youth Justice Service offer of support to families and young people aged 10 – 17 years of age who have come to the attention of the Police. Method Lounge is excited to be part of the offer, delivering arts and music projects for the young people and helping to make Newcastle Civic Centre a bit more colourful.
Generator is a music and business support agency on a mission to create successful and sustainable Creative and Digital industries in the North East. They run a variety of funded programmes designed to support musicians, music freelancers, creative and digital businesses, entrepreneurs. Method Labs currently offers mentor support to participants in their Youth Music funded Create: Live programme.
Lindisfarne Training & Placements have been managed by Sandy since its conception in 2017. These bespoke placements have created unique experiences for emerging entrepreneurs, promoters and other creatives and led to further training and support thanks to our extensive partnerships and signposting.
NCFE is an education charity and leader in vocational and technical learning founded in 1848 with belief that no learner should be left behind. Method Labs is proud to be working with NCFE to help create new and innovative training programs.
Digitalfire is a creative production studio with roots in marketing and web agency environments. Method Labs provides creative consultancy on art and design projects and practical support with installations and artist management.
Big Fish Little Fish is an independent, grassroots music and events crew of seasoned ravers and parents that put on family raves with all the freedom and excitement of a mini-festival, right in the heart of cities and towns across the UK since 2013.
Method Labs provide artists and DJs for all the North East events.
Method Labs has benefited from Arts Council England funding. This has empowered the project to take risks and try new things during a difficult time and has already resulted and a wider network of performers and practitioners working together and is sowing seeds for future creative projects. This support has been invaluable, and Method Labs is grateful to the Arts Council for this opportunity to grow.
BR2UK is an international collaboration which has spawned several audio releases, linking Brazilian rappers with British producers and British rappers with Brazilian producers. The partnership has also resulted in several internships and live events. The project is managed in Brazil by leading activist and rapper Billy Saga and in the UK by artist and DJ Sandy Duff
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